What is ECE R44?
ECE R44/04 labels An orange ECE R44/04 approval label guarantees that the car seat complies with the basic safety requirements as set out in the European safety standard ECE R44.
Are all Maxi-Cosi bases compatible?
No, not every Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX base fits every Maxi-Cosi car seat. There are different ISOFIX bases for different car seats, however there are some Maxi-Cosi ISOFIX bases that fit more car seats than others, such as the FamilyFix2 and FamilyFix3, which fit several Maxi-Cosi car seats.
Is Maxi-Cosi Priori Isofix?
The Isofix version of the Priori seat from Maxi Cosi uses the same seat design and materials. We’d prefer to see a closer-fitting headrest fitted, but like the feel and comfort of the materials. There are four reclining positions.
What is an R44 car seat?
ECE R44/04 car seats at a glance R44 car seat groups 0+ (birth to 13 kg), 1 (9 to 18 kg), or 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) are based on your child’s weight, not height and are suitable for children from birth up to 12 years old.
Does ECE R44 04 meet Australian standards?
It is illegal in Australia, for restraints manufactured to other international car restraint standards to be used, e.g. ECE R44/04, CMVSS etc.
Can a 3 year old go in a backless booster seat?
Avoid using a backless booster cushion with young children if at all possible, especially those weighing less than 15kg (around three years old).
What car seats are compatible with Maxi-Cosi?
Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 (also work for the Mico AP) Peg Perego Primo Viaggio. UPPAbaby MESA.
What does Isoze mean?
‘i-size’ is a new EU safety regulation for child car seats (ECE R129). It was introduced in July 2013 to make child car seats easier to fit, provide better protection from side impacts and keep children rearward-facing for longer.
What does semi universal Isofix mean?
The main difference is that “universal” represents use of a top tether strap with the Isofix anchorage, “vehicle-specific” represents the usage of the Isofix anchorage without the top tether in specified vehicles only, while “semi-universal” represents usage of the Isofix anchorage together with a “foot-prop”.
How do I read my Maxi Cosi expiry date?
Car seat expiration dates vary by brand and by product. Finding your seat’s expiration date is easy enough – on most car seats, it can be found either on a sticker on the seat itself or in the manual. Maxi-Cosi products have a sticker on the back of the seat with the manufacture date, and the lifespan is in the manual.
Is it legal to sell second hand car seats?
However, it is not illegal to sell second-hand car seats online, with listings available on well-known websites. Or you might be able to pass it on to a family member. But if you’ve had the seat for a while, even that might not be a good idea, according to experts, since child car seats have a “best before date”.
Do children legally have to be in a car seat?
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt….Weight-based seats.
| Group | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| 9kg to 18kg | 1 | Rear- or forward-facing baby seat using a harness or safety shield |
Will any car seat fit any ISOFIX base?
Isofix seats will not fit in every car with Isofix points. As with any child car seat, follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Isofix cars have Isofix slots hidden behind the rear seats, in the joint between the back of the seat and the seat cushion.
Do all child seats fit all cars?
Car Seat Compatibility & Fitting Lists. You may be surprised to learn that not all car seats are designed to fit all cars. Furthermore, just because a car seat is of a high quality and considered “safe”, it does not mean it will be safe in every car.
Do all baby seats fit in all cars?
A: No, child car seats do not fit in all cars and there are many factors to take into account when choosing the perfect child car seat. First of all, you need to decide what group car seat is going to be suitable for your child – this is based on their weight and height.